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Of course the Robins come into the game sitting in fifth place in the table and feeling confident off the back of a good 2-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.

Parkinson said he has been doing his homework on his opponents. He said: “I was able to see Bristol City at the weekend when they did very well with 10-men against QPR and they have had a good season; some great cup ties against the two Manchester sides.

“But it is a game we are looking forward to and we are on a decent run at home. Under the lights here at the Macron Stadium there is always a special atmosphere and we just can’t wait for for the game.

"We have just to continue the way we are playing. The lads enjoy playing at home. I don’t think that was always the case because when I first came in there was a bit of negativity around the club but I think the players have gradually earned the respect from the supporters and the backing from the stands has been great.

“A lot of people are writing us off, but this is a chance to show we are alive and kicking and ready for the challenge which lies ahead.”

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Phil Parkinson talks to the press after the defeat for Bolton against Bristol City

“It’s a chance to get a result tomorrow and then we can sit back and watch the games over the weekend.

"It is a chance for us to make a statement and we are eager to do that.

Asked about what he thought of the Bristol City side he added: “They have good energy in the side, they have got some decent players obviously because the results have been good and they are in that top six.

"Like a lot of teams on their day they are very good, they have had some off days in the league recently; maybe that is a bit of fatigue because of the sheer number of games they have had.